Over 3.7 lakh unemployed youth register on employment portal: Dy CM
Says 12524 youth get jobs: JKPSC, JKSSB complete major recruitment exercise Jammu: Deputy Chief Minister, Surinder Choudhary, Monday said that a total of 370811 unemployed youth including 240502 males and 130309 females have been registered on the Employment Portal ending January, 2025. The Minister was replying to a question raised by Ali Mohammad Sagar. The […]
Over Rs 1833 lakh released for G&B Hostels: Satish Sharma
Says Rs 294 lakh released for Pahari Hostels under DIET Jammu: Minister for FCS&CA, Satish Sharma, Monday said that funds worth Rs 1833.40 lakh have been released for Gujjar and Bakarwal Hostels across Jammu and Kashmir during the current financial year under DIET head. The Minister was replying to a question, on behalf of the […]
Govt aims to boost farmer income, productivity and sustainability: Javed Dar
Jammu: Minister for Agriculture, Javed Ahmad Dar, Monday said that the government is focused on revolutionizing agriculture in Jammu and Kashmir with emphasis on enhancing farmer’s income, productivity and sustainability. The Minister was replying to a question raised by Ranbir Singh. He informed the House regarding key initiatives being undertaken to transform the agriculture sector […]
Govt contemplates to open 1600 new Fair Price Shops: Minister
Jammu: Minister for Food, Civil Supplies & Consumer Affairs, Satish Sharma, Monday said that the Department is contemplating opening of 1600 new Fair Price Shops across J&K, as part of Jammu and Kashmir Targeted Public Distribution. The Minister was replying to a question raised by Ajaz Ahmad Jan. The Minister today informed the House that […]
NHPC allocates ₹28.67 Cr for CSR in JK during current fiscal: CM
Jammu: Chief Minister Omar Abdullah Monday stated that NHPC has allocated a total of Rs. 28.674 crore for Corporate Social Responsibility (CSR) activities in J&K for the financial year 2024-25, out of a total Rs. 167.93 crore earmarked for pan-India CSR initiatives. The Chief Minister made this statement while responding to a question raised by […]
Sopore Town receives 24×7 power supply under PMDP, RDSS schemes: Javed Rana
Jammu: Minister for Jal Shakti, Javed Ahmad Rana, Saturday said that Watlab Receiving Station has been upgraded from 1×6.3 MVA to 2×6.3 MVA under PMDP and completed in 2019. The Minister was replying on behalf of Chief Minister, Omar Abdullah, to a question raised by Irshad Rasool Kar. He said that the upgraded Watlab Receiving […]
JKPDC to initiate, conclude promotion of eligible employees under recruitment rules shortly: Minister
Jammu: Minister for Jal Shakti, Javed Ahmad Rana, Saturday said that the Jammu and Kashmir State Power Development Corporation (JKSPDC) has made departmental promotions of JKSPDC employees since 2010. The Minister was replying to a question raised by Muzaffar Iqbal Khan. He said that the promotions/release of higher grades have been granted to categories, other […]
Kala Kendra to be developed as a Centre for Performing, Visual Arts: Chief Secretary
JAMMU: Chief Secretary, Atal Dulloo, announced that Kala Kendra will be developed as a premier Centre for Performing and Visual Arts in Jammu and Kashmir. He emphasized the government’s commitment towards prioritizing culture as a vital component of identity. He highlighted the formulation of a well-defined Cultural Policy for Jammu and Kashmir. Addressing an art […]
About 8 houses gutted in fire in Srinagar, no casualty
Srinagar: At least eight houses were gutted in a blaze in Jammu and Kashmir’s Srinagar on Saturday, leaving 11 families homeless, officials said. There was no loss of life in the incident, they said.“ Fire broke out this morning in a house in Shaheed Gunj locality. The flames spread to the adjacent houses in the […]
Retinaad Tral village struggles without road connectivity, residents seek CM’s intervention
Pulwama: The residents of Retinaad Aripal in Tral, Pulwama, have expressed their displeasure over the lack of road connectivity in their area, urging the administration to take immediate action. Locals said that the absence of roads has made their daily lives difficult, especially in transporting goods and accessing essential services. They have called on the […]